I belong to a number of VA chat forums and the common request from new VAs on all the lists, is 'how do I get started?' I encourage you to read through the archives on those forums - it will help give you a foundation to build upon and start putting you on the same level playing field as those who have already begun. There's a steep learning curve in front of you. You'll find a lot of answers at http://vadirectory.blogspot.com/2006/01/advice-for-new-vas.html and other posts on this blog. If … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2006
Until Next Year
Well, OIVAC was a success and we had a lot of people in attendance - and I've heard from many who really enjoyed themselves. Congratulations to Sharon Williams and Heather Jacobson on their award wins. This was a difficult process as the Steering Committee wanted to distance themselves from the selection process (especially since many of us were also nominated) so a coaching group were engaged to assist with the process - a learning process for all as we needed to ensure they understood what … [Read more...]
OIVAC – Over until next year!
Well the first Online International Virtual Assistants Convention has finished. The booths for the Trade Expo will be open till end June I believe. The seminars, if you registered for them, are available to log into and listen to still - if you didn't get to the presentation at the time it was running. But basically it is over until next year. Mark it in your computer calendar - 3rd Friday in May is now officially International Virtual Assistants Day and hopefully we'll start seeing this … [Read more...]
Have You Been Yet?
To the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention. There are paid sessions and free sessions so you would be most welcome to come along and visit! Readers of this blog will know by now that I was nominated for an award - I didn't win it but I was given the wonderful honour of being the Master of Ceremonies for that event after it became evident (to the steering committee) that the winner was the lady who was originally planned to be the MC. So the reigns were handed to me and I spent … [Read more...]
Less Than 24 Hours Away….
The Online International Virtual Assistants Convention is almost here - the inaugural, the first event! And it's shaping up to be quite an event. Anyone who gets involved on a voluntary basis to help set up a major event, and still run their business (not to mention family) at the same time must surely be eligible for the insanity award. The past couple of weeks have been frantic - meetings, hundreds of emails (it's felt like that), discussions, setting up timetables for speakers, sponsors, … [Read more...]
Award Nominee!
I've been nominated for International Virtual Assistant of Distinction Award through the Online International Virtual Assistant Convention. This is an inaugural award and I know that there will be many leaders, and movers and shakers of the VA industry nominated, so I'll be up against some pretty stiff competition. However, just to be nominated is an honour in itself. The ceremony will take place on May 19th during the VA Day Event which begins at 5:30 pm. EST (NY time). Why not come along to … [Read more...]
What Does It Take To Be A VA?
I had an interesting email discussion with a member of my team in the past week. She's trying to decide whether or not to renew her membership or whether to return to the workforce. She's only been a member for just under six months, so not very long. I had to ask her some questions to get an idea of where she is at and what has taken place at her end to know what to advise her - she was obviously seeking advice, rather than just tell me she wasn't staying with the team. A number of items … [Read more...]